SiMPl devices - status and perspectives

by Dr Jelena Ninkovic

Tuesday 24 Jan 2012, 17:15 → 18:45 Europe/Berlin

Hoersaal (MPP)

A Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) is an avalanche photo-detector that is entering many application area as a replacement of conventional photomultiplier tubes (PMTs). Its Geiger mode operation requires high ohmic polysilicon as the quench resistor that acts as an obstacle for light and is one of the most cost driving technological issues. New detector concept was developed in MPI Semiconductor Laboratory in which the quench resistor is integrated into the silicon bulk. Extensive simulation results that show the feasibility of the concept will be presented. The advantages and disadvantages of this detector structure will be discussed. First prototype production was performed in the Lab and the results will be presented and discussed. Possible future developments will be presented.

Slides NinkovicJan2012_short.pdf